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Method and apparatus for storage and/or introduction of implant for hollow anatomical structure

US10143476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Michael S. Mirizzi · San Jose, US
Halil I. Karabey · San Jose, US
Miranda M. Ray · San Jose, US
William N. Boenig · San Mateo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2009
Grant date	Dec 4, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/12054
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus comprises a storage unit having an exit opening and defining a chamber in communication with the exit opening; an elongate, self-expanding vascular implant having an expanded condition and stored within the chamber in the expanded condition, proximal of the exit opening; and a pushrod having a distal end aligned with and proximal of the exit opening. The pushrod is pre-assembled to a distal end of the implant. Associated methods, and other apparatus and methods, are also disclosed.

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